Sweden defeated the host nation Germany 7-1 in the quarterfinals on Thursday and will now face Finland, who at the same time beat Canada after turning a 3-5 loss to a 6-5 victory.
- I think it will be a tough match.
We met them in the group game, it went well then and it will probably go even better in the semifinals.
But I'm not surprised that they beat Canada, Finland is an incredibly good team, says Sweden's team captain Liam Öhgren.
SVT commentator Chris Härenstam believes in a tough fight.
- It's a 50-50 match.
The 04-litter is a hyped litter, which has lived up to its high expectations.
Finland's litter is also hyped and has also lived up to its high expectations, says Chris Härenstam.
Should Sweden miss the final, a bronze match awaits.
In that case, it will also be broadcast on SVT.
Sweden already has a gold in the U18 WC.
Sweden won gold at home in Örndsköldsvik 2019.